ISA in Paris

  France

• Paris: 
Paris

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Summer, Winter 

Description: ISA programs in Paris, France, are all-inclusive (with the exception of airfare). A variety of programs are offered with the opportunity to earn college credit. Students of all levels of French proficiency are eligible. Program participants will study at the Catholic University of Paris or The Sorbonne, which are accredited universities and issue all transcripts. Programs include "French Language, Culture, and Civilization" and "Intensive French Language".

Paris, with its rich history and diverse population, provides the perfect backdrop for students to enrich their understanding of the French language and culture. The Seine River divides the city into two banks, each with its own character. The Rive Droite (Right Bank), with its spacious boulevards and formal buildings, has a more sombre and genteel feeling than the carefree and bohemian Rive Gauche (Left Bank). The intellectual atmosphere of the left bank has attracted creative thinkers to the Quartier Latin for over 700 years, making it a center for cultural and academic activity. Throughout many centuries, the city has yielded an array of renowned sites. From the impressive Musee du Louvre, to the richly sculpted Cathedrale de Notre-Dame, to the tree-lined Avenue des Champs Elyseus and Napoleon's Arc de Triomphe de l'Etoile, visitors to Paris will never have a dull moment. One cannot forget to see most recognized landmark, the Eiffel Tower, built for the World's Fair of 1889.

Students in Paris will be surrounded by beautiful parks and gardens, cuisine from all corners of the world, the latest fashions, bustling cafes, and nightclubs. This 'City of Lights' eloquently combines the old with the new, providing the ultimate setting for a study abroad experience!

Highlights:
* Tuition: Includes all tuition at the host university. All classes are taught by faculty from the host university.
* Academic Credits: Please refer to the ISA website for detailed credit information.
* Resident Directors: ISA Resident Directors are available 24 hours a day to assist students with all aspects of their study abroad experience.
* Tutoring: Students have the opportunity to receive up to 2 hours of language tutoring each weekday.
* Excursions: Please see the ISA website for a complete list of excursions. Ground transportation and entrance fees are included on all excursions. Hotel accommodations and breakfast are included on all overnight excursions.
* Room and Board: The family homestays include two meals a day (excluding ISA excursion days) for the duration of the program. The homestays also include laundry service once a week. Students not wishing to live with a host family are welcome to set up their own housing arrangements.
* On-site ISA office: The ISA office, conveniently located in the city, offers student computers with internet access, language resources, travel information, and more.
* Airport Reception: Provided to and from the airport for students who arrive and/or depart during the specified times.
* Medical Insurance: Medical insurance is provided for the official period of the program. Medical insurance extensions are available for an additional cost.
* Cultural Activities: ISA Resident Directors will arrange cultural activities throughout the program.

Cost in US$: Please refer to the ISA website

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: no

Scholarships are Available. - Thousands of dollars in ISA scholarships are available! Please visit the ISA website for scholarship information.

ISA (International Studies Abroad)'s Mission Statement: ISA's mission is to provide high quality education abroad opportunities to American and Canadian college students at an affordable price. We recognize that we play an important role in the worldwide effort of international educators to increase individuals' awareness of cultures and societies outside of their own national boundaries. Our programs are designed to maximize our participants' learning abroad, and we understand that most college students need support and expert guidance before, during and after their time abroad. ISA is a Global Partner of NAFSA: Association of International Educators, and supports NAFSA's efforts to advance international education and exchange.

Year Founded: 1987